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Two MIT D-Lab alums win Cartier Women's Initiative $100K awards

Krtistin Kagetsu (left) of Saathi Pads and Jack Stensen (right) of Essmart. Photo: Cartier Women's Initiative

News | Apr 28, 2025 | MIT D-Lab

Cartier Women's Initiative

Two MIT D-Lab alums win Cartier Women's Initiative $100K awards

Getting innovative products to rural communities

The MIT spinout Essmart has partnered with local retail shops in rural India to create a supply chain that helps innovative products reach consumers in low-resource setting. Credits: Courtesy of Essmart

News | Sep 20, 2022 | Zach Winn

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Getting innovative products to rural communities

Essmart raises US$1.2M in financing for scaling innovative kirana shop network

News | Sep 18, 2018 | Essmart

Essmart Press Release

Essmart raises US$1.2M in financing for scaling innovative kirana shop network